What this book covers

Chapter 1, IPS – The Image Packaging System, details how to use the new software package system.

Chapter 2, Solaris 11 Installation Methods, gives specific examples and case studies of how to use the new OS install methods that Solaris 11 uses.

Chapter 3, Sysadmin Configuration Differences, covers the differences in day-to-day procedures that the average Solaris administrator needs to know.

Chapter 4, Networking Nuts and Bolts, delves into the fancier options and configurations now available in Solaris 11 networking.

Chapter 5, NWAM – NetWork AutoMagic, shows how to use the new auto-configuring network tool.

Chapter 6, ZFS –Now You Can't Ignore It, covers the new mandatory ZFS filesystem.

Chapter 7, Zones in Solaris 11, explores the new features and functionality of zones.

Chapter 8, Security Improvements, covers the new mandatory security auditing, as well as some other improvements.

Chapter 9, Miscellaneous, has a few things that are don't fit elsewhere.

Appendix A, IPS Package Reference; Appendix B, New ACL Permissions and Abbreviations; and Appendix C, Solaris 10 Available Enhancements – gives a few handy lists of command options.